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1.1
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
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1.2
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Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:
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That the January 17,
2011, City Council agenda be adopted.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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1.3
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There were no protocol items.
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2.
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2.1
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The following items were selected for
debate: 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.
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2.2
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S. Farbrother,
City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's
questions.
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Moved D. Iveson - B. Anderson:
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That City Council hear
from the following speakers:
3.1 Sports and
Entertainment Facility Public Consultation
*G. Hochachka and M. Williams, Voice for Democracy
3.2 Update on the
Potential Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility
*G. Hochachka and M. Williams, Voice for Democracy
*S. Hennig, Canadian Taxpayers Federation
3.3 Update on
Norhtlands and Rexall Place
*G. Hochachka and M. Williams, Voice for Democracy
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In Favour:
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Lost
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B. Anderson,
D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, L. Sloan
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Loken, J. Batty,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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2.3
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There were no requests
for time specifics.
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3.
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3.1
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Cochrane, General Manager,
Community Services Department; and
M. Bateman, Calder Bateman, made presentations and answered Council's
questions. R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development
Department;
R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department, and L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's
questions.
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Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:
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That the January 17,
2011, Community Services Department report 2011CSS003 be received for
information.
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Community Svcs.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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3.2
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S. Farbrother, City
Manager; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; R. Daviss, Asset
Management and Public Works Department; R. G. Klassen, General Manager,
Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.
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Moved L. Sloan – K. Diotte:
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1.
That Administration obtain written confirmation from the Katz Group of
Companies that they will cooperate with a review by a third party firm
(determined by Council) to establish the financial readiness to preface any
financial negotiations on an arena and arena district.
2.
That the City Manager clarify with the Katz Group of Companies, the
guarantees/collaterals that can be provided to balance risk.
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Members of
Council requested the motion be split for voting purposes.
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Part 1 of Motion,
put:
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That Administration obtain written confirmation from the Katz Group of
Companies that they will cooperate with a review by a third party firm
(determined by Council) to establish the financial readiness to preface any
financial negotiations on an arena and arena district.
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In Favour:
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Lost
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A. Sohi, D.
Iveson, J. Batty, K. Diotte, L. Sloan
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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Part 2 of Motion,
put:
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Guarantees/Collaterals
from Katz Group of Companies
2. That the City
Manager clarify with the Katz Group of Companies, the
guarantees/collaterals that can be provided to balance risk.
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City Manager
Due Date:
To be determined
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In Favour:
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Carried
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A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, J. Batty,
K. Diotte, K. Krushell, L. Sloan,
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, D.
Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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Moved B. Henderson – D. Loken:
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That Administration,
in regards to the Potential Downtown Arena Development:
1. Prepare
a report on potential models for seat licensing/condominium sale of seats in
a new arena (reference Attachment 2 of the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT7366).
2.
Prepare a report providing more information on the potential foundation
model for the downtown arena development.
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Provide a report summarizing the discussions with Northlands on its
potential involvement in a downtown arena and/or its long term financial
viability.
4.
Provide a report to the March 2, 2011, City Council meeting on an Arena
District Community Revitalization Levy.
5. Provide
a report on how Administration has exercised due diligence in responding to
Council’s direction for information including but not limited to a list of
companies that have been utilized throughout the work that has been undertaken.
6.
Enter into negotiations with the Katz Group of Companies for the
development of a Downtown Arena as per the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT7366.
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Prepare a report on the experience of other cities on a cross section of
businesses adjacent to but outside the immediate Arena Districts.
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Arrange a non-statutory public hearing on the financial framework to
advance a potential Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility.
9. Prepare
and implement a communication strategy based on Council’s decision at the January 17, 2011, City Council meeting.
10. Engage
an independent financial advisor as needed during negotiations with the Katz
Group to verify its financial ability to meet commitments under negotiation.
11. Prepare
a report on the community benefits component of a potential agreement as
outlined in the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report
2011FT7366.
12. That
Administration use external resources when necessary to complete the work as
outlined above.
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Members of Council
requested that Part 6 be split out for voting purposes.
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Part 6 of Motion,
put:
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6.
Enter into negotiations with the Katz Group of Companies for the
development of a Downtown Arena as per the January 17, 2011, Finance and Tr easury Department report 2011FT7366.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K.
Leibovici, K. Diotte
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Opposed:
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D. Iveson, L. Sloan
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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Parts 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Motion, put:
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That Administration,
in regards to the Potential Downtown Arena Development:
1. Prepare
a report on potential models for seat licensing/condominium sale of seats in
a new arena (reference Attachment 2 of the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT7366).
2.
Prepare a report providing more information on the potential foundation
model for the downtown arena development.
3.
Provide a report summarizing the discussions with Northlands on its
potential involvement in a downtown arena and/or its long term financial
viability.
4.
Provide a report to the March 2, 2011, City Council meeting on an Arena
District Community Revitalization Levy.
5. Provide
a report on how Administration has exercised due diligence in responding to
Council’s direction for information including but not limited to a list of
companies that have been utilized throughout the work that has been
undertaken.
7.
Prepare a report on the experience of other cities on a cross section of
businesses adjacent to but outside the immediate Arena Districts.
8.
Arrange a non-statutory public hearing on the financial framework to
advance a potential Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility.
9. Prepare
and implement a communication strategy based on Council’s decision at the January 17, 2011, City Council meeting.
10. Engage
an independent financial advisor as needed during negotiations with the Katz
Group to verify its financial ability to meet commitments under negotiation.
11. Prepare
a report on the community benefits component of a potential agreement as
outlined in the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report
2011FT7366.
12. That
Administration use external resources when necessary to complete the work as
outlined above..
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan
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Opposed:
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L. Sloan
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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Summary of
Council’s decision:
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Potential Model
for the Downtown Arena Development
That Administration,
in regards to the Potential Downtown Arena Development:
Seat Licensing
1.
Prepare a report on potential models for seat licensing/condominium sale
of seats in a new arena (reference Attachment 2 of the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT7366).
Foundation Model
2.
Prepare a report providing more information on the potential foundation
model for the downtown arena development.
Northlands
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Provide a report summarizing the discussions with Northlands on its
potential involvement in a downtown arena and/or its long term financial
viability.
Arena District
Community Revitalization Levy
4.
Provide a report to the March 2, 2011, City Council meeting on an Arena
District Community Revitalization Levy.
Administration Due Diligence
5.
Provide a report on how Administration has exercised due diligence in
responding to Council’s direction for information including but not limited
to a list of companies that have been utilized throughout the work that has
been undertaken.
6.
Enter into negotiations with the Katz Group of Companies for the
development of a Downtown Arena as per the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT7366.
Experiences of Other Cities
7.
Prepare a report on the experience of other cities on a cross section of
businesses adjacent to but outside the immediate Arena Districts.
Non-Statutory on Financial Framework
8.
Arrange a non-statutory public hearing on the financial framework to
advance a potential Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility.
9. Prepare
and implement a communication strategy based on Council’s decision at the January 17, 2011, City Council meeting.
10. Engage
an independent financial advisor as needed during negotiations with the
Katz Group to verify its financial ability to meet commitments under
negotiation.
Community Benefits
11. Prepare
a report on the community benefits component of a potential agreement as
outlined in the January 17, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report
2011FT7366.
12. That
Administration use external resources when necessary to complete the work
as outlined above..
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City Manager
Finance & Treas.
Due Date:
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
AMPW
Planning & Dev.
Due Date: Mar. 2, 2011
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
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Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:
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Written Proposal
from the Stadium Capital Financing Group
That the City Manager
meet with the Stadium Capital Financing Group, LLC and discuss what
information would be required should the Stadium Capital Financing Group
LLC wish to prepare a formal written proposal to the City of Edmonton.
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City Manager
Finance & Treas.
Due Date: To be determined
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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3.3
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S. Farbrother,
City Manager, and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered
Council's questions.
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Moved E. Gibbons - J. Batty:
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That the January 17,
2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT8712 be received for
information.
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Finance & Treas.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan
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Absent:
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T. Caterina
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4.
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5.
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Mayor S. Mandel asked if there were any Notices of
Motions. There were none.
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6.
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The meeting adjourned
at 4:28 p.m.
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